Topic: Hangman Distillery Grand Opening

Claire Gallows

Date: 2017-01-21 18:44 EST
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Set on the southern bank of the river, Hangman Distillery's doors open to the public on Saturday, January 28th at noon! To celebrate the opening, the distillery's proprietors have opened the complex to the public for tours, free tastings, and a grand opening party that will last until the final patron departs (Or is kicked out. Either way!). For those concerned about recent unrest in the city, be assured that security will be on hand to ensure that a peaceful night is had. All residents of Rhydin, human, non-human and everything in between are welcome!

Tour the distillery and watch the distillation and barrelling process live before the barrels are taken away to a temporally enhanced aging room. https://68.media.tumblr.com/c14379f76367b49cd95239cb6ca389f3/tumblr_ok4uchr5Rw1twqulho5_1280.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/cd843912eba4440a11d648839d550670/tumblr_ok4uchr5Rw1twqulho2_1280.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/5c4db497cd056767cbe002a132cc53c8/tumblr_ok4uchr5Rw1twqulho4_540.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/ecd1b8d57c5b898798f823b767b6c0b2/tumblr_ok4uchr5Rw1twqulho3_1280.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/9bc766fafef8bb9969fdc7eccbb02839/tumblr_ok4uchr5Rw1twqulho6_1280.jpg ((All images property of Archie Rose Distillery, Sydney))

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Ghost Bear Whiskey— An evolutionary liquor, the Ghost Bear experience begins with the scent and ends with a continued flavor on the palate long after swallowing. Sporting notes of toffee, oak, nut, fruit (black cherry and ripe peach), and dark chocolate espresso, the complex flavor is laid over a lingering, leafy damp kiln smoke reminiscent of leather, tobacco, and a hint of wild game. Slugger's Select Honey Whiskey— Sporting a pungent honey scent right off the bat, it also has a touch of earthiness to it in the form of fudge, all spice, and complimentary floral notes. On the tongue, Slugger's Select boasts a rich and dark flavor with sweet milky coffee, dark chocolate and demarara sugar lightened by some candied lemon hints. From start to finish you can expect rich and sweet honey undertone beneath it all " lightly pungent and floral, with a real honey flavor. Black Bear Bourbon— With Black Bear Bourbon, taste a melding of candied citrus, blueberry, nectarine, and sultana, all pulled together with honeyed vanilla and orange. Underneath, there is a kiss of cocoa, mint, and cinnamon married with tobacco leaves, leather, and a tasteful bourbon barrel char for a warm finish. Gallows Private Label Select— With a remarkable aroma of tropical fruits like pineapple, grapefruit, guava, mango, and peach, the Gallows Private Label Select also offers hints of toffee-coated nuts, vanilla fudge, cedar, and cocoa. It finishes with very light note of peat smoke for a smooth, heady, and haunting flavor combination that lingers long after the last drop. Fireshot Cinnamon Whiskey— Cinnamon obviously dominates Fireshot's flavor. Equal parts sweet and spicy, it's alarmingly drinkable. At first whiff it seems quite fiery and while it has a big dose of cinnamon, it carries a pleasant heat with accents of brown sugar and butter underneath the cinnamon and spice with just a hint of barrel char to balance the sweetness.

All of the above liquors will be available on hand for straight tastings or for purchase in mixed drinks and bottled form.

To make sure that all the booze doesn't go straight to partygoers" heads, an assortment of appetizers will be available throughout the night as well.

Menu: Sriracha creole deviled eggs Hummus with toasted whole wheat flatbread Poutine with bacon Crispy green beans with remoulade Bavarian pretzel sticks with cheese Fried cheese curds with spicy ranch Buffalo chicken wing dip Ultimate nachos with cheddar jack cheeses, queso cheese, chili, lettuce, diced tomatoes "n green onions, kalamata olives, jalape"os, and cilantro crema Stout glazed ribs Fried calamari with marinara Loaded potato skins

All who attend the grand opening will leave with a commemorative Hangman Distillery shotglass http://i.imgur.com/NBz0sRB.png

A number of door prizes will also be given out: http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/196869415.jpg Copper cocktail kit http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/175019170.jpg Set of 6 vintage gold whiskey glasses http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/194430209.jpg Set of 5 steel whiskey bottle pourer stoppers http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/134901204.jpg Waterford whiskey decanter http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/122021658.jpg Whiskey quartz set in white gold http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/158100121.jpg Set of 4 Whiskey Makes Me Frisky tumblers http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/193031786.jpg Set of 6 bullet whiskey stones http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/194651193.jpg Flask filled with Limited Edition Triple Crown Select Scotch http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/189823430.jpg Antique Japanese sterling silver overlay whiskey kit http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/181806879.jpg Mini keg of Limited Edition Triple Crown Select Scotch

To finish the night out, Claire led any remaining friends into a rousing (and likely drunken) rendition of Happy Birthday to Cooper, the man who made the whole distillery possible. A whiskey barrel birthday cake was served to any who wished for dessert. She left the candles off if only because that many candles would surely be a fire hazard.

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Claire Gallows

Date: 2017-01-22 12:37 EST
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King

Date: 2017-01-23 22:25 EST
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Delahada

Date: 2017-01-24 13:54 EST
A wild Salvador appeared! In the company of Canaan Devillier, of course, the Spaniard looked quite tame in the nice white blazer he'd pulled on over a tee and jeans. Amid taste testing every available liquor, he made sure to congratulate Claire and Cooper on another successful business venture. He may have even been caught mingling with other people, though for the most part he stuck close to Cane. Before leaving, he purchased a bottle each of Ghost Bear Whiskey and Fireshot Cinnamon Whiskey.

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Canaan

Date: 2017-01-24 14:51 EST
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Let it be known: Cane tried everything. Since he couldn't decide what he liked best, he bought a bottle each of the other three whiskeys to add to the ones Sal got himself and left the distillery a very happy man.

The Redneck

Date: 2017-01-24 21:18 EST
The redneck was very definitely one of those who had to be chased/tossed out at the end of the evening. As ever she was full of laughter and cheer, pure delight for Cooper and Claire's adventure in the land of booze.

Handshakes, hugs, smiles, she showed her joy in her usual unabashed style. Perhaps it wa because she spent a great deal of the evening sampling the liquid refreshments of a grownup nature that she eased enough to try the food, with only a few twitches.

She danced here and there, a graceful flow of movements that might bring hints and thoughts of summer to some. And everything she did, she did with gusto. Up to, and including singing Happy Birthday at the end of the night.

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Also, she bought one of everything she could, and two of Ghost Bear and Slugger's as they were her favorites.

Ducii

Date: 2017-01-25 00:19 EST
Duci offered Claire and Cooper both a sincere congratulations on the new distillery, and later on birthday hugs for the birthday boy. Indulging in a taste of each selection between appetizers, she purchased two bottles of every type, and 5 of the private label. Small talk and bright smiles were shared with all. She disappeared for a while to checkout some lingerie, but returned to stay and hangout (and more importantly, eat cake) before getting punted at the end of the night.

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Mist Gul

Date: 2017-01-25 21:10 EST
Mist showed up, cheerfully bringing Artem and Asharra along with him. He wasn't certain what the entire party was about until later, it wasn't too difficult to figure out, after all.

Wearing a simple and nice black suit with a green shirt, no tie, he would happily encourage Shar to further flights of Bad Ideas, and let Artem retreat from the busy crowd, keeping him company and anchored alike. Thorn he'd catch for a hug, and cheerfully greet anyone that he recognized.

Pigging out, of course, would happen, as elves naturally reject fat (or so Shar and Mist insisted), and he would purchase two of each bottle for sale. Not that he drank much at all, but he did have friends that did.

Asharra

Date: 2017-01-25 21:26 EST
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Shar showed up with Mist and Artem, initially wrapped up in a luxurious fur coat that she ditched to show off her outfit—which she'd admit was completely chosen to compliment the flask holster garter she'd found.

She partook of food and every style of whiskey available, making several purchases of bottles. She'd flit around like a social butterfly, though always returning to the sides of her escorts.

At one point she'd disappear for a little while when she heard a rumor about a lingerie store opening, and return with a mint colored bag filled with goodies.

KhaoticBliss

Date: 2017-01-25 23:55 EST
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Saila arrived with Hex, because booze. She remembered sampling some of the new Distillery's offerings at Booze Fest — quite fondly, in fact, as they were one of the few booths with harder offerings that weren't sugary or blue. She already had a shotglass from that experience, but it wouldn't stop her from taking home another one - she had an apartment to furnish, afterall!

She asked a zillion questions on the tour, wanting to know what everything was, what it did and how it worked. She touched what items she was allowed to (generally these days she managed to remember to ask first!) and kept her hands to herself where necessary.

Though she tried all of the liquors available (more than once, just to be sure), the purple haired girl never appeared to become intoxicated, she socialized with the people she knew and probably a few that she didn't, and though she did not partake of the food or the cake, there was a good chance she was still around to help with singing Happy Birthday.

Before the couple left, she purchased at least a couple of bottles each of the Black Bear Bourbon and the Gallows Private Label.

Jezebel Calient

Date: 2017-01-26 04:03 EST
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Mach

Date: 2017-01-26 09:46 EST
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Booze. Need anyone say more to get the man out and about' Throw in the promise of free food and a festive atmosphere and you pretty much had yourself a schmooze trap! Showing up via taxi (because he was most certainly not expecting to be road worthy by the end of the night) the man seemed to have roped himself a plus one to attend, likely as a designated Mach watcher to make sure the lush didn't end up dead in a barrel of whiskey or something. Then again perhaps the man had brought the shy, wide eyed red head along so as to try and show them a good time....by throwing as much whiskey at them as they could handle and dragging them about to introduce to everyone and their kitchen sinks. Hey, no one ever said he was good at showing people a good time!

Still, the man was, as always, the life of the party chatting it up, schmoozing it up, and leading groups of strangers and friends alike in random games and duckery with his poor date in tow. The hunter really was a hyperactive and attention deficient idiot though there were certainly times where he just chilled with known friends or spirited away some alone time with his escort. They did have to last long enough into the night for that rousing rendition of drunken 'Happy Birthday' after all! And afterwards the schmooze made his way over to the happy couple which included the man of the hour, a simply wrapped gift and congratulations pushed on the birthday boy! It wasn't a big affair but he wouldn't take no for an answer and was rather squirrely on his retreat escaping quickly before any more fuss could be made. What was inside the gift one might ask" Well:

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Yep, rope. Was this some sort of joke" A meta poke at the fact that they had a distillery with a name like Hangman' Did they really think Mach was that deep a thinker!" The answer to all of those was, of course, no as the included card with the rope identified it as good and proper silk rope " something soft and light, non-chaffing but with enough bite to hold a knot making it good for....oh. Oh my~! Yeah, tonight might have been a reunion between Mach and Claire but he was sure it would now be a good idea to perhaps avoid the woman once again for renewed reasons! Of course there was the distinct possibility that the happy couple may have really liked the gift but, yeah, the knowledge of that particular interest between the two, discussed excitedly with him, didn't sound overly appealing either.

Instead the man would leave shortly after with a little barrel cake to go and his kings ransom of booze; two bottles each of Ghost Bear, Slugger's Select, Black Bear, Gallow's Private, and Fireshot Cinnamon in heavy toe. With his partner for the night under arm it was probably decidedly difficult to determine who was leaning on whom for support as they hailed a cab to carry the duo into the night, preferably before Claire and Cooper got a chance to catch up to him!

Hex

Date: 2017-01-26 09:51 EST
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If there was one thing to pull Hex out and about, was the mention of booze — more importantly: whisky.

Showing up with Saila, he'd been reminded that they'd been one of the venues at Booze Fest and had the good stuff, he wasn't shy to test all the samples....possibly multiple times. He found amusement as he always did with Saila's zillion questions, and....offered what help he knew (a brush to her arm or hand to share what he knew about how distilleries worked, as Bael dabbled in the art of 'experimenting' with liquor), but had only given a dimpled grin and shrug like you should've expected it to those giving the tour.

He'd played the social game, those he knew and those he didn't with the aid of booze in his hand.

He didn't eat anything, as it would just be a waste of food that he wasn't all that fond of in the first place. But when it came time to leave —rather soberly at that, he'd have to drink the distillery out of house and home to get drunk— he'd made sure to purchase two bottles of Gallows Private Label and Ghost Bear Whiskey, along with 4 bottles of Black Bear Bourbon (as bourbon was his preferred liquor over all whiskeys and his favorite Hangman had to offer so far).

Isaac King

Date: 2017-01-26 19:30 EST
After hearing through the grapevine that there was a new distillery opening and having a get together, Isaac couldn't not bring himself on over. He'd been in Rhy'Din for less than a week working for Grace Cassidy, and hadn't done a whole lot of socializing otherwise. Opportunities were opportunities!

So when the shop closed down, he didn't really think to change out of his security garb that...was really just a tight black t-shirt with loose black jeans. He'd probably just look like a bouncer among the masses, but he didn't seem to mind.

He'd graciously accepted the commemorative shot glass, a big fat grin on his face when he did so.

He spent the night testing out the liquors available, seeming to favor the Fireshot Cinnamon Whiskey and Slugger's Select Honey Whiskey (which, okay, might have something to do with his past career as a boxer). Resulting in a somewhat tipsy Biggie, he kept himself in line with self control and soaking up the liquor in his belly with some appetizers.

He'd spent a good portion of his time taking the tour and socializing, coming across a familiar face when he spotted Saila. "Sneaky!" He boasted with a proper high-five to the girl-in-black, as he seemed to heavily favor the color as well. He recognized Hex from meeting him once or twice as K's brother, making some small talk before he was distracted by introducing himself with that broad smile and admittedly tipsy cheery attitude for the rest of the night until it was time to leave (or be kicked out, which was likely the case.)

He just wanted the sweet irony at the end of the night of a Bouncer getting kicked out of the party..

At least he managed to buy a few bottles of the Fireshot and Slugger's before then!

Raven Wyatt

Date: 2017-01-27 11:52 EST
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With the day split between Hangman Distillery's opening and Blush's opening across town, Raven had a full day planned. She and Henry stopped by Blush early in the day to celebrate the opening of one local business (and to buy a number of things) and after dropping them off at her home in New Haven, they dashed down to Hangman in Old Temple to celebrate Cooper and Claire's venture. One bottle of each of their offerings was purchased and in trade, Raven gifted the pair an engraved bottle of champagne to commemorate the opening.

The Queen

Date: 2017-01-27 15:18 EST
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Hope would've been a real bastard to not make an appearance at the Hangman's opening. She'd rather make it clear she was a drunk mess instead so upon wishing the best of luck to the birthday bear and Claire, she'd embark on her tasting journey. A few shots of Slugger's Select was all it took for her to buy ten bottles of that. She'd help herself to some Sriracha creole deviled eggs, poutine with bacon, Bavarian pretzels, cheese curds and the wing dip. Some she was boxing for later, but after the meal she went for the Fireshot and nearly died. Ten of those bottles were added to the count and she was well past on her way to buzzed city, hell by then she was already the mayor.

Kruger

Date: 2017-01-27 20:05 EST
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He might be slightly conspicuous with that cowboy look and the saunter that went with it. Maybe he was just showing some support for Cooper tonight' Cooper was a good guy, after all. Good guys wear white, and Kruger was feeling anything but a good guy tonight. He could be seen holding the different flavors of alcohol, but if anyone were asked, there would be no witnesses to say that he drank it. He did end up with a full selection of each, and managed to stick around long enough to hear and sing Happy Birthday to Cooper. After that he unobtrusively disappeared for the night, having heard about another party across town that he wanted to try and make. Maybe he'd open a bottle on the way.

Jessica Lucino

Date: 2017-01-27 20:43 EST
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While the crowds for the grand opening party milled about inside the distillery, there was a certain violent friendly chemist that prowled through the length of the alley alongside the building. On guard and patrolling for the safety of only a small handful inside, she was armed to the gills out of a favor for one of her oldest friends. Or maybe it was his gift to her since the alley was designed like another she had once (and forever) claimed as her own.

If any of the week's protests turned an aggressive turn or focused on the new distillery, Jessica was shooting first with no questions ever asked. Should a curious or confused drunk stumble out into the alley that she was loitering in, it was likely they'd wind up on the receiving end of the street queen's affections. If they walked away from it, it would be a miracle.

Otherwise, Jessica kept to herself only playing voyeur to some of the festivities that were spotted through a window or two. A few times throughout the night, a hand could be seen sneaking through a window to pick up a freshly poured glass of Black Bear Bourbon and exchange it with an emptied one.

Though she didn't join in on the Happy Birthday singing, there was a small package wrapped among the others undoubtedly from the woman. Inside was a simply framed but old photograph of a trio in their military battledress, one smokejumper, one mountain climber, and one bear of a man in the middle.

Cianan

Date: 2017-01-28 04:24 EST
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Peaches

Date: 2017-01-28 12:29 EST
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The Birdborne

Date: 2017-01-28 12:33 EST
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Addie MacKenzie

Date: 2017-01-28 14:40 EST
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She had a cake to deliver and whiskey to drink!

Antonia Skinner

Date: 2017-01-28 16:49 EST
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Nigel Alder

Date: 2017-01-28 17:33 EST
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Regrets collect like old friends. And the ghouls would always come out to play. Behind each blink and every moment of what he thought was respite. He could see no way this was not temptation playing directly into his barren IED blast calloused hands. That monolith of a man and a dear friend had asked for Nigel's considerable wealth in funding this project. Once Nigel had heard the name, and their marquee product, there was no way he wouldn't throw the weight of his financial fortune into it.

The form of fine fitted and crisply pressed expensive clothing kept him rapt with rigid aplomb until he had bought, and done, a shot of whiskey with anyone who would accept. Maybe things did change after all. Because he and all his ghosts would haunt this place now. And often.

Cataclysmic

Date: 2017-01-28 18:39 EST
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Ready to celebrate with gusto, Belle showed up at the start of the event and was likely one of the last to leave. With Oz as her date for the festivities though, it was certainly an entertaining and great time spent! Mingling in with familiar faces (from this world or even memories of the past " least she didn't call Cianan Uncle!) she'd share a shot with strangers and friends alike! Some would get the amused tease of a story that Sluggers Select was named for her, but she would end up just laughing if they questioned the truth of the matter.

Her two favorite points of the evening were singing Happy Birthday along with the crowd and challenging Oz to see who could shove more cheese curds in their mouth. Spoiler: she loses at a wee number of six.

As the day turned to evening and evening into the wee hours, her vocabulary grew less "lady-like" and pristine and more potty filled humor. At least she never turned violent considering her lineage. All in all, it was a great way to relax and celebrate her "not-dad? Dad's birthday.

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Lisa Takamine

Date: 2017-01-28 18:41 EST
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Oswald

Date: 2017-01-28 20:05 EST
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Jane Bunbury

Date: 2017-01-28 21:08 EST
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JewellRavenlock

Date: 2017-01-28 21:24 EST
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Jewell felt that she and Kal were doing things in the right order today: go to the Hangman Distillery grand opening first, taste test to their, purchase whatever whiskey they wanted, and then head on over to the Blush opening where she could convince Kal to purchase whatever she wanted there before doing....something after. At least that's how the day was planned in her head.

The Empress was sporting dark leggings to cover up the plethora of bruises marring her legs from the double challenges this week. The one on her face (from Andrea's knee) was covered neatly with glamour.

She purchased several bottles of Slugger's Select Honey Whiskey and the Black Bear Bourbon for personal use (asking to have several bottles delivered to Overlord Isle since she was keeping that for the time being) and several kegs for I'Yulna. She also sent a few bottles Issy's way.

WillSomnia

Date: 2017-01-28 21:36 EST
A new distillery opening just across the river from home was a good enough excuse to get Will out for the night. He showed up with little fanfare, the occasional nod or hello to the other patrons. Outside of Kruger, Will had only ever seen a few of them on the odd dueling night.

He shot the breeze with Kruger for a few minutes while devouring a plate of appetizers packed to the edges with a little of everything available. When Kruger had made his abrupt exit, Will decided to hang behind a small group taking a tour.

Towards the end of his night, Will could be found at the bar, the empty shot glasses organized in front of him in four groups. One group in particular had more empties than the others, and he was about to add another. He held a full shot under his nose, swirling the glass as he took a deep breath. He closed his eyes, the whiskey triggering the right neurons to evoke a smile.

"You know they sell that one by the bottle, right?" It was impossible not to notice the cluster of empties in front of the man. He had a face from the duels, that much Claire remembered, though she couldn't put a name to it. Still she wore the smile of the personable hostess and sidled up to the bar with a slouch unbecoming of the obviously couture dress she had worn. "But that brew is one of the first concoctions we put together, even before this was going to be a thing. It's a good pick."

Claire's voice woke Will from his olfactory bliss. He turned his head to look to the source of the voice, at just the right level of inebriation to need to concentrate on such a simple task. "I just had to be sure....But I'd say you nailed it on the first try." He sipped the entire shot, swishing a few times before swallowing. The shot glass was slowly, deliberately turned upside down and set on the bar, the only one not right-side up.

Will grinned a contented Cheshire grin to Claire. "This one. I'll take a case."

((Thanks to Claire for the mini-interaction!))

Nayun Takamine

Date: 2017-01-28 21:39 EST
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While originally planning to not change after their visit to the BLUSH grand opening, Nayun found herself with the free time to do so thanks to Lisa. It was either stand there and wait, to which she had no issue since the weather felt nice, or do as her hand maidens had suggestion in whispers; to share a moment with Lisa by changing her attire in the same room. Choosing to forgo the dress and move into something she finds a little more comfortable (sans the shoes), and clicking into place two rooster themed bangles at her wrists.

She arrived with gift in hand. When Claire or Cooper had the free time she'd hand the porcelain plate over and express her well wishes for the new business. "It is the year of the cock." She said after. As if explaining why she is giving a plate with roosters on it as a gift.

Nayun heard Lisa laugh during the gift giving, but she didn't really question as to why, since Lisa laughed a lot.

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Nayun sampled some of the drinks offered but preferred to stick to cold water for much of the night. Like always, she found herself quiet during most conversations unless called upon to speak.

darling

Date: 2017-01-28 23:19 EST
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Hangman Distillery's grand opening is incentive enough to brave the bitterly cold winter weather so Charlie leaves the frosty chill of the streets behind for the invitingly warm interior of the building in the company of one Ray Kowalski. While it's possible that she's been introduced in passing to Claire or even Cooper, introductions are necessitated for it's been long enough that she forgets. Despite the fact that she's complimentary of the new business and unmistakably kind during the exchange, there is something about her that's subtly guarded'distracted even'so it isn't long before she tugs at her handsome date to make a pretense of socializing.

This expands no further than her known social circle, however, such as a compliment on Duci's beautifully put together ensemble since she hasn't spotted the vivacious blonde in too many weeks to count and a hug for an aubergine-haired girl whose date receives a familiar smile. Otherwise, she isolates herself to her date and seems a little jumpy if approached without anticipating it ahead of time. Out of the two of them, someone has to be the designated driver (or at least designated somewhat sober adult) and this time, it must be her turn for she sticks to moderate sampling to offset his enthusiastic excess, creating a game for them to play.

If she guesses which one he likes best, she'll buy him a bottle and if he guesses which one she likes best, he has to buy her one?her guess for him is Ghost Bear whiskey while her favorite is Gallows Private Label Select. As generous as the selection of hors d'oeuvres is, she eats nothing and during the tour, she insinuates her fine-boned fingers into his with an unspoken desire to keep close, even stealing him at an unexpected moment by pulling on his hand as the group moves on so that she can stretch up on the small distance that separates them to kiss his mouth impetuously with a reverence that borders on quiet desperation. This lasts for a couple of minutes minimum so long as he lets her have her way.

Her inattention for the manner in which the whiskey is manufactured is no insult to the owner, but it's possible she's a dreamer with her mind drifting from reverie to reverie - or she's preoccupied to the point of flakiness. Ultimately , she insists that she's had a lovely time when they leave sometime before the more intimate birthday celebration held afterwards with the evidence of leaving with at least a couple bottles no matter who has won their little game.

Surprising even herself, she confesses that Gallows Private Label Select is likely her favorite whiskey that she's ever sampled and she discovers that she even likes Black Bear Bourbon. There's hope to convert this rum-enthusiast yet!

Sabine

Date: 2017-01-28 23:34 EST
Sabine and Josiah

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Josette Wheeler

Date: 2017-01-28 23:53 EST
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It was a rare thing to be able to coax her brother out of his introverted shell for a public opening, but the promise of multitudes of Whiskey seemed to do the trick. A Champagne girl to her core, the petite, pixie framed ballerina was unfortunately a ridiculous lightweight when it came to the stronger stuff. Looking to purchase a few gifts for the Crossroads crew as Boz had a birthday coming up, she still couldn't resist trying a small sample of the cinnamon whiskey. She found its warm, spicy notes did the trick to ward off the evening chill while the lingering notes of brown sugar and butter added a beautiful finish that lingered on the tongue. Josette also tried the Slugger's Select Honey Whiskey on Isaac's recommendation and enjoyed the depth of the dark chocolate and demarara sugar with the brightening notes of the candied lemon.

After mingling for a bit and making their purchases, they congratulated Claire and Cooper on the wonderful opening and made their way out. It was to the dancer's credit and grace that the very slight sway in her step on the way to the door, looked more like a graceful dance step than anything else.

Ray Kowalski

Date: 2017-01-29 00:31 EST
It's a somewhat rare occurrence for Ray Kowalski to be in a suit and tie, but he's in one for the Distillery opening (an immaculately fitting medium grey Armani, slim-cut enough to emphasize his wolfishly lean form, but not so much that it passes into the realm of trendy) - still, that doesn't change his behavior at all, is still the same prone-to-excess punk rock prince with attention split between the alcohol and his doe-eyed date.

Where Charlie might be a little distracted, Ray's the opposite - over-indulges, is easily extroverted (which, really, is another rarity, as he tends to isolate himself with those close to him or keep to himself in most social situations), and he's all about playing her game, samples each option himself (more than once in most instances) and is in no rush to stop her from kissing him when she pulls him away from the group for a few moments - and in fact, the interlude nearly starts to border on inappropriate before he finally comes to his senses somehow, murmurs something to his girl, and curls fingers between hers to go rejoin the tour.

In the end, he's not able to guess her favorite (guesses the honey whiskey instead), though he does guess the bourbon for her on the second try, and Charlie's right about his own preference - and regardless, they leave with a bottle of every option except the Fireshot. One too many bad experiences with cinnamon-flavored whiskeys for Ray to invite a bottle into his home...

Mesteno

Date: 2017-01-29 17:41 EST
Where drink was concerned, Mesteno had a partner in crime distinctly non-elven. He knew better than to invite Lexius along to the opening of the distillery, but Aiden never seemed to object to the opportunity to charm his way through a social event, and it was an evening better spent for the Greek than playing watchdog amongst the ruins of the necromancer's flattened home.

Mesteno was decidedly more interested in sampling the liquor than he was in observing the particulars of its creation, and if there was a prize to be given for the guest who imbibed more than anyone else, he'd have doubtless been the winner.

Cooper, too often absent, was reprimanded for his rarity, but sung to with gusto when the time came serenade him for his birthday. Everyone he knew there was greeted in some way or another, certainly more slurred by the end of the evening when he was fit only for wheeling out in a barrow. He was probably dangerously flammable by the time he left, predictably having sampled none of the appetizers and staying well clear of cake.

He came away from the party with bottles of Black Bear Bourbon, Fireshot Cinnamon Whiskey and a complimentary hangover for the morning after.

Lucy Mitford

Date: 2017-01-29 23:57 EST
Lucy was happy to get a chance to attend the grand opening of the Hangman Distillery. It was a delight to see so many familiar faces, and she made an effort to greet everyone while tasting the product and made sure to seek out Claire and Cooper to congratulate both of them personally on their success!

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Katt Batten

Date: 2017-01-30 04:12 EST
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Katt had been somewhat scarce after the election which was a pity because there had been so many things she wanted to go to but something, whatever it may of been, was stopping her.

Hell, she barely managed out just to be there for the grand opening of the Distillery but she did and without company in tow...

The place was welcoming....The warm wood, rustic style appreciated more than she openly showed. It spoke of its owner.

Claire and Cooper were found, each given a hug (yes, hugs!) with words of congratulations. In Cooper's care an envelope was left without a word. Instead a smile ticked her lips and she bowed her head humbly to the man. She would take her leave of the couple, 'specially before people began to take note that something was 'off'.

Before her leave she did make a hefty purchase of at least two of each listed. Something of a gift for her brother even if he didn't deserve it! The man was rich. He could surely buy his own booze! But at the same time she wanted to support her friend's blossoming business.

Jake Ives

Date: 2017-01-30 21:59 EST
As a quiet figure in the background of the constant dark inner workings of Rhydin, Jake was often there but not always known. He blended into the crowd with such ease, and mingled with the familiar faces when given the chance. Congratulating both Claire and Cooper on their new endeavor and taking the tour of the distillery, he made sure to mention to the bubblegum haired woman that once they were ready to sell to additional local facilities, that The Waterfront Blues Club would be honored to be added to the list of proprietors.

At one point he apologized for having to leave, with the admission, "I have an important appointment that I can't miss. You know how those things are." A wink given to Cooper and a nod without a smile given to Claire and the black suit headed off.

Or did he"

Just after the crowd gathered and finishing singing Happy Birthday to the cowboy, a solo artist was strutting into the main room and for the birthday boy. A blonde in a tight and short red sequined dress with ink coating nearly every inch of skin that was normally hidden from view by a full black suit. Too red lipstick poorly drawn over lips completed the ensemble.

Silence and gaping stares would likely lead to muffled laughter as she started to sing her own breathy version of Happy Birthday ala Marilyn Monroe style, replacing Mr. President with Big Boy. Inching closer with each word and adding a shimmy here and there, the singer made sure to finish off their number with a big kiss on Cooper.

A murmur was added as Jake's voice returned to normal, "And now, we drink."

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Much later that evening, after losing the blonde wig and the dress, (though still rubbing away at red lipstick at the corner of his mouth), Jake was certain to share a glass or three from a special bottle that Cooper had brought out just for the two of them. Black in color with a skull clearly on it, he toasted his friend.

"Well, it only gets harder from here man. Happy Birthday.?

Paiva Harrington

Date: 2017-01-31 05:12 EST
Paiva heard about the Hangman Distillery grand opening through word of mouth, and of course had to attend. Anything to support an old friend. She arrived with her comrade-in-arms, Rhys, and proceeded to sample anything she could get her hands on.

When she got around to congratulating Cooper and Claire, she may have been a bit tipsy.

She was also not stingy with greetings to other revelers she knew. Hugs all around!

Paiva departed with several bottles of liquor and a somewhat lopsided smile.

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Rhys Germain

Date: 2017-01-31 13:38 EST
Business was good these days and that meant that Rhys didn't often have time to socialise. But he had long been promising Paiva an afternoon or an evening, and so, when she told him about the distillery opening - and better, that said distillery was owned by their old friend, Cooper - he was quick to carve some time out of his schedule and accompany her.

Like his partner-in-crime, Rhys was eager to sample all of the whiskies. He partook of the nibbles, too - someone had to drive them home, after all - though he forwent anything that had meat in it.

A sucker for all things mechanical, he managed to talk Paiva into taking a tour of the distillery. He was more interested in the equipment than he was the process of turning grain into liquor, and one could practically see the stars in his eyes as he studied the stills and mash tuns.

When he and Paiva finally made their way around to congratulating Cooper and Claire, Rhys offered the big man a hearty handshake, a slap on the back, and made mention that they should try to get together sometime and have a drink. It had been a long time.

He made sure that they stuck around long enough to join in the birthday singing. A good thing, too, given Jake's stunt. From somewhere near the side of the crowd, Rhys cupped his hands and called out some ribald teasing to Cooper, about everything from his taste in women to the name of the ?team' the big guy was now playing for. All in good - and barbed - fun, of course.

When it was finally time to head home, he made sure to purchase a bottle of both Slugger's Select and Ghost Bear Whiskey. These would find homes in his workshop and would probably be empty before a month was out.

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Claire Gallows

Date: 2017-01-31 21:00 EST
Door Prizes: http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/196869415.jpg Copper cocktail kit: Thorn

http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/175019170.jpg Set of 6 vintage gold whiskey glasses: Nayun

http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/194430209.jpg Set of 5 steel whiskey bottle pourer stoppers: Katt Batten

http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/134901204.jpg Waterford whiskey decanter: Belle

http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/122021658.jpg Whiskey quartz set in white gold: Jezebel Calient

http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/158100121.jpg Set of 4 Whiskey Makes Me Frisky tumblers: Isaac King

http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/193031786.jpg Set of 6 bullet whiskey stones: Will Somnia

http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/194651193.jpg Flask filled with Limited Edition Triple Crown Select Scotch: Ducii

http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/m/tid/189823430.jpg Antique Japanese sterling silver overlay whiskey kit: Peaches

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((Thank you everyone for taking part!))

Cooper Gallows

Date: 2017-01-31 22:13 EST
(Better a late than never.)

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It was hard to pierce the illusion tonight.

One of the minds behind location and product that inspired the event, Cooper had arrived to share a rare treat with Rhy'din: He was in a suit. Blue denim had been traded for something finer, crisp and tailored, and painting a far more proper picture of the cowboy that it should have. The absence of the hat might have thrown more than a few off but only momentarily. He looked hearty, hale, and happy; two half-truths and a full one made for an appropriate mask and there was no denying the infectious appeal of his crooked smile.

Claire was better built for the spotlight, or so he would have argued, so all of the unexpected (and perhaps sometimes unwanted) attention dulled the ardor of his off-color humor without taking away from his down-to-earth, rough charm. He filled his time with familiar faces, some he was long overdue in seeing, and unintentionally trying to endear himself to the new ones. The rare amongst the former seemed to add a lingering ease to his smile, which carried well into the evening.

A little bit of 'divide and conquer" saw him and his pink-haired business partner (he thought he saw Nigel once or twice, but the man was as elusive as a Nottingham weasel) parted often, but he had filled some of that void with Belle on his arm. Hushed conversation, private/awkward father-daughter smiles, and he was elbowed in the ribs at least once before the younger Gallows was freed back into the wilds of the festivities.

Paiva and Rhys were harassed a little extra, if only because sightings of the pair were rarer than any other but neither escaped without a hug.

In the end, the cake and the singing earned Claire a sidelong narrow of dark brown eyes, liquid warmth glazing over the most minor annoyance until the affection even showed in the slow curl of his smile. The smile widened slowly and was almost full when"

Jake"

The cowboy was too stunned to run away. Too stunned to defend himself. When he was finally able to collect himself, all Cooper could say was. "Y' look like someone found the key t' immortality and the Grim Reapers turned t' turnin" tricks down in Little Korea?" After, he was more than content to loosen his tie and while away the final hours of the party, drinking and catching up (sometimes the talk became earnest), until Claire collected him with a coy look.



With the uncertainty of who would come out of the woodwork or not, a number of the older, more familiar (and familial) faces had been sent home with an extra bottle, wrapped in deep brown sackcloth and tied at the top with a leather cord. The significance would be lost until they were unwrapped later.

(OOC: Thanks to everyone who participated and added their own something special to the thread. It was immensely appreciated!)